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The Green Transit Channel touches on "green" issues related to transportation, including alternative fuels, hybrid technology, LEED-certified facilities and environmentally friendly practices. Explore new green technologies and how they can be implemented to enhance cost savings and meet new emission standards. Learn how transit systems are meeting LEED-certification standards and decreasing their environmental footprint.

September 1, 2010

SEPTA energy pilot to reduce emissions, generate $500K

A software optimization system will allow SEPTA to recycle the energy created from train and trolley...

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August 31, 2010

Foothill to deploy first Proterra battery-electric bus

Beginning Sept. 3, the agency will launch the EcoRide BE35s and related fast charging stations into...

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August 26, 2010

Chicago, transit advocacy group plan ‘Car-Free Day’

Active Transportation Alliance, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Pace and Chicago RTA have...

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August 23, 2010

Cummins 2010-certified engine production to hit 26,000

Company has developed and certified 13 engine families to the EPA and California Air Resources Board...

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Economics and Reduced Emissions Drive Growth of Alt Fuel Use

Roughly 14 percent of transit buses currently on the road run on natural gas. Demand is growing, according to industry experts, with natural gas engines specified for about 25 percent of all new bus orders.

New Flyer Ensures Operational Excellence with New Initiatives

The multi-faceted program includes implementation of a 5S concept where workstations have been reorganized and cleaned up for better efficiency, while a new interactive tracking tool allows employees to capture, track, measure and communicate installation statuses.

Air Conditioning Modifications Meet Changing Transportation Needs

Use of new refrigerants to comply with emission standards, lighter weight materials, and electric and roof-mount system designs show the changes that are taking place in the industry.

Daimler Unveils EPA 2010-Compliant Orion Model

Employs SCR technology to meet EPA emission standards on the new Orion VII vehicle, which is also a showcase for new customer options such as BRT roof styling. Less visible changes were also made, including the standardization of various components.

DEPARTMENTS

Torrance Transit marks 70 years with new gasoline-electric fleet

The agency hopes to have an all-hybrid bus fleet in place by FY2015/2016.

Cashless tolling offers U.S. cities weapon against urban congestion

Jack Finn is national director of toll services for HNTB Corp.

Largest hydrogen fuel cell transit bus fleet to serve 2010 Winter Olympics

The hydrogen fuel cell transit buses underwent cold chamber testing at a facility in Ottawa in order to meet the requirements of operating in -20˚C temperatures. The vehicles also had to achieve a range of 500 km.

TIGER grants show preview of Obama's transportation vision

Many believe that the president will put a 'TIGER-like' program in his surface transportation authorization proposal. Given the urgent need for investment out there, his proposal will come not a second too soon.